Writing is my passion, it always has been. Some days the creative juices have left me more parched than the Sahara Desert, other days they've made Niagara Falls look like a babbling brook. But always the desire to write is with me. I always knew I would get published, someday.
At this year's Southeastern Writers Association (SWA) conference at Epworth By the Sea on St. Simmons Island in Georgia, I was fated to meet a lovely lady named Pam.
Pam was a newbie to SWA. The great thing about our very small conference, is that at each meal you can dine with everyone, faculty, board members, new members and veterans. And even though we are few in number, there are plenty enough in attendance that one rarely sits by the same person at any two meals running.
Chit-chat with newbies invariably revolve around writing, the genres, the process, and your stage within that process. "What do you write?" is the most common greeting when getting to know writers for the first time.
Pam very politely listened, hanging on every word of this very odd tale and at the end her face lit up. "You're going to publish that, right?" She asked, smiling almost as wide as a donkey eating briars.
I dropped dead silent. The thought of making an actual book out of these pictures never once dawned on me. I thought surely one of my novels would be more worthy of publication than a bunch a pictures taken by a questionably sane person in public restrooms.
I paused a moment, trying to discern her sincerity. Still scratching my head I walked into the bookstore, a small room set aside in our main lecture hall for published authors to sell their books to other accomplished or aspiring authors. There I found Lee, a fixture of the SWA conference and a seasoned publisher in his own right.
"You are not going to believe what just happened," I laughed as I began my tale, still not sure it was real.
For the second time that morning I was rendered speechless. Not an altogether easy feat given my gob. Was this really happening? Was my dream of publication really coming true? Was I really going to become The Toilet Book Author?
Nothing lasts forever, and least of all any time in paradise, which is what my time on the island is, my writing paradise. The next month I was off to Ireland with my newly graduated son and then back to work, the start of the school year followed. What happened then? Life. Oh, I did try to devote time to compiling all the pictures and the little bit of text to go with it. Lesson plans and grading and parent contact took center stage, for the whole first quarter of school.
Finally, six months, dozens upon dozens of photos pulled from my phone, and over 3,000 words written later, I had a book ready for publication. And here it is, "We All Gotta Go Sometime: One Woman's Obsession with Public Restrooms".
My first publication is due to the printers by Friday this week.
It bothers me when people rally against something without getting all the facts first. I get it from the general public when I tell them my profession. I get it from stuck-in-the-past veteran teachers opposed to change. I've even gotten it from my own family.
I don't normally write about my work on this blog, but I had to this time. A voice of reason must be heard.
Please view this video then continue reading.
What the woman is demonstrating is a strategy, one of many that students are exposed to, for solving a subtraction problem. It is a strategy, not a common core standard. The standards tell us what knowledge the students are to gain at a specific grade level, not how the student is to learn it. They do not specify a specific strategy to use either, except in the case of the standard algorithm. There are specific grade levels where the algorithm for each operation is appropriate and where it's not. In most standards where strategies are mentioned it will say "…using various strategies such as a tape diagram, a number line, etc." This gives students options.
Furthermore, this strategy is taken out of context. It is a scaffolded higher level strategy. Students began concretely with place value blocks or place value disks on a place value chart, then moved conceptually to a number line. The strategy in this video is the abstract level that was built on the solid foundation of the other two, and is just one more scaffold up toward standard algorithm.
Place value blocks show a solid grouping of ten ones in the tens rod and a solid grouping of ten groups of ten in the hundreds flats.
A drawing representation of the place valure blocks.
Each disk represents one unit within each place value block on the chart.
Number line 'jumps' are in increments of 1s, 5s, 10s, 100s, etc. to utilize mental math, a strategy not requiring paper and pencil to solve (10+50=60 a known equation based on place value knowledge).
This standard (MAFS.2.NBT.2.5 for Florida Standards users, MA.2.NBT.B.5 for Common Core users. The wording is the same, only the label was changed.) requires students to "fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction." It, like so many math standards, does not specify which strategy the student absolutely must use.
I agree that 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' But what happens when it is an insurmountable wall. If traffic is backed up for miles and miles due to lane closures on your usual route, are you going to just stay stuck in it or are you going to look for other roads that will still lead you to your final destination? If you only know the one route, you're pretty much stuck. But knowledge of the roads in the area gives you alternate route options.
There really are some GOOD strategies being taught in mathematics these days. And the reason they seem strange to some of us is because we were taught 'rules'. "Do the math this way because I said so." But rules expire.
Rule: use the "butterfly method" (cross multiplying) to compare two fractions.
Expiration: there are more than two fractions to compare.
In math instruction the right answer is still the objective, however we are now showing students more than one path toward that end, allowing them to use what works best for them and their learning modality. The strategies being taught are to help students develop a deep understanding of mathematics, giving them a broader road map as it were, rather than giving them a single path by having them memorize rules that can and will expire as they progress through math. Not every strategy is going to make sense or be useful to every student, but that doesn't make it wrong, unless it yields the wrong answer.
I was a terrible math student in school, all the way up through college math. I was locked in my thinking by the rules. But when I began teaching elementary math, I developed that deep understanding of the mathematical process and the integral relationship between operations right alongside my students. I've had far more ah-ha moments since I started teaching math than I ever did as a student. Math for me now is an incredible journey, not the foreboding obstacle it once was.
That doesn't mean I don't use 'short cuts' like the standard algorithm. It means I use the most efficient strategy I am comfortable with to the given situation. Sometimes I don't have paper and pencil to work it out 'the old fashioned way' so I need a fall back strategy.
That is what today's math instruction is all about. Giving students options. Helping them to be successful in finding the right answer by various means rather than locking them into only one method that might not always work for them or their situation.
A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 720 times in 2015. If it were a cable car, it would take about 12 trips to carry that many people.
Humans are very entertaining. The other day my human brought home a large flat box. She ripped open the end and nearly stepped on my tail doing those silly jumping jacks to coax the contents out.
My human actually sat on the floor, eyes glued to the paper that lay on top of the stack. She must not have realized she wasn't in a chair. I pawed at the paper held in her hand, then moved in closer. See, it's easier to read the directions with your teeth.
On all fours after categorically refusing my help, she started moving pieces from the box around on the floor. I jumped from board to board like Frogger chasing a high score award. My job was to check each board for structural integrity by having it hold my mass evenly, with proper grace and style. Summarily slid from my summit onto the floor is so not dignified.
So many tiny pieces piled on top of the last board. I had to inspect each and every one, of course. My human dropped a small shiny thing to the floor. Let me get that for you. What? Honestly, I wasn't going to swallow it! When her fingers wrenched my mouth open, I gave it back to her. That was so helpful. I think I'll do it again!
It was just one. I wasn't really gonna eat it. I was just measuring it, with my mouth.
Her tone sounded harsh. She was obviously upset with herself and her impossible project. I did try to help.
The large white boards first formed a box of some sort. Not very sturdy I'd say. The structure swayed back and forth like the walls of a Japanese toilet room in the middle of an earthquake. Aren't those smaller boards supposed to go in there somewhere?
While she played her game of dominoes with the middle pieces of the thing, a large metal claw-like thing laying nearby on the floor warranted my further investigation. It moved a little my first try. I wanted to see how far I could slide it, but my human picked it up before I had a good a swing at it. After indiscernible shouts and a quicker than my tail flick reflex when it landed on her thumb, I was glad I decided it really wasn't worth that much bother. My beauty sleep is more important.
Three naps later, my human had constructed me a new perch from which to spy on passersby, exactly what I wanted. I think I'll keep her.
Please read Kristen's story. The scariest thing of all is this kind of allergy (peanuts, antibiotics, shellfish, gluten or lactose intolerance, etc.) can rear it's ugly head at any time of life to any one of us, regardless of how often we are exposed to it previously.
I am reticent to write this blog, namely because a lot of the content I've shared lately has involved a string of injuries. I am a 40 year old woman who practices Brazilian Jui-Jitsu and it's a contact sport. Stuff happens. I'm also the mother of a 4 year-old. Trips and falls over the hidden Matchbox car or lurking Legos happen. If fact, I'm not particularly worried about burglars. If they can make it through my living room in one piece?
Feel free to have the ten-year-old television. You earned it.
In a previous life I was a cat. I'm quite certain that is where my strong affinity with this most regal species–even the largest, wildest variety–stems. Though with my giving and loving nature I must have been a male cat. Perhaps someone's indoor pet, and probably neutered. I'd rather not like to think I could have been the neighborhood tom.
We had a cat for several years. She was a beautiful calico, her coat a seamless swirl of all the colors, not blotchy patches as some are. With white fur to her elbows and ankles and six toes on each of her front paws, she clearly was Fancy. My little girl cat passed away a few years ago which left a gaping hole in my heart. A hole I felt but hadn't realized the caused nor how to fill it until the fateful day I met Maximilian's foster mom's husband at the auto mechanics shop. How fortunate for me that he had to leave his car to be worked on and she had to come pick him up, bringing along Max and another kitten she needed to take back to the shelter to be put up for adoption.
Since Max's arrival, I have found myself once again in a mommy role, a role I thought I was much too old to ever play again. This morning as I barked orders of care for the wee kitten to my older son while dashing to grab a quick shower the ah-ha moment struck. The analogy made, I lowered my head and accepted my moniker.
3. Photos. Let's face it, new parents are the single most reason camera film companies stayed in business before digital media. How many of you have far more baby pictures of your children than any other time in their lives? Raising hand–guilty! And how many of you have shared those baby pictures with anyone and everyone who has a functioning set of eyes? It's an obsessive need to share the joy of your bundle of cuteness with the world. Maximilian was brought into our family this past Wednesday and I can already fill an album with pictures. But I didn't stop there, oh no! Thanks to digital media I had my "baby pictures" on my phone ready to flash under any nose, willing or not. The Twitterverse and my Facebook friends also had to endure looking at picture after picture as I tweeted and posted every five minutes. But who could blame me, I mean this is certainly a face that more than just his mother could love, right?
2. Eating. Kittens eat A LOT. When compared to their body mass, the amount they consume is enormous, though not all in one sitting, or even just two or three. They eat nearly 'round the clock. During the day we keep his food down in the library where he spends most of his time, his safe haven as he slowly gets to know the dogs, or rather they get used to him being in their house. With double hung accordion doors on the library and a behemoth Boston terrier who answers to the whims of the diminutive by comparison pug and is capable of opening said doors, we decided the safest place for Max at night would be in our room. That first night I slept, but not well as my subconscious stayed alert listening for the sounds of his minuscule mews and the bell on his collar. Neither sound gave an indication of distress so I slept on.
By the second night he learned to get up onto our bed. I was awoken at 5:00 A.M. by sweet, wet nose kisses on my cheek and a purring snuggle under my chin. This was not affection on his part to be sure. This was kitten speak for "Woman wake up and feed me, now!" Uttered in the sweetest way I'm sure. It was my normal weekday time to get up at least. Besides, giggling is a much better sound to wake to than a blaring alarm any day, even if it is your own. The next night the euphoria of such a pleasant arousal crashed down around my ears when the same kitten tactics woke me at 2:30 am. The purring snuggle under my chin became a headbutt to the jaw line until I got up to go get his food. The gentle rub against my leg as I sat the bowl on the floor was not affection but rather a Clydesdale style shoving past me to get to his food.
Last night we were smart and made sure his food was also in our room. I can be taught, and was granted permission to sleep in until 6:30 this morning, when his food ran out.
1. Everything goes in the mouth.
You know that tiny screw that flew from the back of the remote and disappeared into the carpet? Max found it. And that tiny piece of popcorn that lingered just out of sight on the floor at the edge of the couch…Max found that too. In fact in his investigative roams into more and more areas of the house Max is doing his level best to smear my good house cleaning reputation. I have done more lunges and squats in the last few days than I have in my adult lifetime. He's soon going to think his name is Max-what-are-you-eating.
Kittens are addictive, a friend of mine said recently, and I just love mine to bits!
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Supreme Court Published Opinions - October 2022
10-5-2022 - Opinions
28118 - State v. Charles Brandon Rampey
In this criminal sexual conduct case with a minor, the trial judge gave an Allen charge to the jury after approximately two hours and twenty minutes of deliberations. About an hour and fifteen minutes later, the jury returned with a not guilty verdict as to CSC Second and a guilty verdict as to CSC Third. Appellant, Charles Rampey, appealed, asserting the Allen charge was unconstitutionally coercive. The court of appeals reversed the conviction in an unpublished opinion, primarily citing to State v. Taylor, 427 S.C. 208. 829 S.E.2d 723 (Ct. App. 2019), and we affirm.
28119 - In the Matter of Elizabeth Anne Perkins
In this attorney disciplinary matter, the Court imposes a definite suspension.
28120 - State v. Angela D. Brewer
Angela Brewer was convicted of homicide by child abuse after her thirteen-month-old grandson died from drinking lemonade mixed with oxycodone. Brewer contends the court of appeals erred in upholding the trial court's admission of an interrogation video when she was under the influence of medication. This case also requires us to determine the scope of the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause when the State seeks to introduce the contents of a toxicology report from an out-of-state laboratory through a pathologist who did not perform the actual testing. The trial court concluded the toxicology report was not testimonial in nature, thereby removing it from the confines of the Sixth Amendment, and the court of appeals affirmed. While we find no error in admitting the interrogation video, we reverse Brewer's conviction and sentence based on a violation of the Confrontation Clause.

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Liam Gallagher interviewed under caution over alleged assault of girlfriend Debbie Gwyther at Chiltern Firehouse
The former Oasis star was filmed on CCTV seemingly grabbing his girlfriend around her throat
Frances KindonShowbiz Features Writer
Liam Gallagher and Debbie Gwyther
Liam Gallagher has been interviewed under caution on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend Debbie Gwyther on a night out in London.
The former Oasis star was filmed on CCTV appearing to grab Debbie by the throat at celeb hangout Chiltern Firehouse in the early hours of August 9.
Liam, 46, attended a police station of September 25 to be formally interviewed, the Met Police confirmed.
"Officers are aware of footage of an incident consistent with assault believed to have taken place in August 2018," a spokesperson told Mirror Online.
"The footage has been assessed and enquiries will be made into the circumstances. On Wednesday, 25 September a man attended a central London police station where he was interviewed under caution.
Liam Gallagher and Debbie Gwyther (Image: Getty)
The footage appeared to show Liam grab Debbie by the neck (Image: The Sun on Sunday / News Licensing)
"No specific allegations have been received at this time. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue."
Liam is said to have been kicked out of the club after the alleged incident, and shouted, "She's a witch."
But he has previously denied any wrongdoing, tweeting, "Firstly I have never put my hands on any woman in a vicious manner Secondly there is only 1 witch and we all know who that is as you were LG x"
Both Liam and Debbie have denied the assault claims (Image: Getty)
Debbie, 36, has also insisted they were just 'messing about' and has not made a complaint to police.
"We were drunkenly messing around and it's been made into something it wasn't. It feels like they're on a witch hunt to dirty Liam's name. Our relationship is stronger than ever. Liam's never laid a hand on me," she said in a previous statement.
Possible victims do not need to co-operate for police to investigate, and according to The Sun, officers are now speaking to staff at the nightclub as potential witnesses.
Celebrity love lives


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import java.util.Arrays;

/**
 * Utility class for {@code String}-related functionality.
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final class Strings {

  private Strings() {
    // Hide constructor.
  }

  /**
   * Converts whitespace strings to {@code null}. Leaves other strings intact.
   *
   * @param string the string to convert
   * @return {@code null} if whitespace-only, the string otherwise
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  public static String whitespaceToNull(String string) {
    return isNullOrWhitespace(string) ? null : string;
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  /**
   * Converts empty strings to {@code null}. Leaves other strings intact.
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   * @param string the string to convert
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    return isNullOrEmpty(string) ? null : string;
  }

  /**
   * Converts {@code null} to empty strings. Leaves other strings intact.
   *
   * @param string the string to convert
   * @return empty if {@code null}, the string otherwise
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  public static String nullToEmpty(String string) {
    return isNullOrEmpty(string) ? "" : string;
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    if (n < 0) {
      throw new IllegalArgumentException(
        "Cannot repeat character [" + c + "] by negative amount [" + n + "]"
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Home News GamStop Flaws Enable Gamblers to Override Self-Exclusion
GamStop Flaws Enable Gamblers to Override Self-Exclusion
Gina Clarke
Gamblers are finding ways to override self-exclusion methods on new platforms that are supposed to make it easier to break a gambling habit.
30-second summary
Self-exclusion a popular choice for many problem gamblers
GamStop "one stop shop" platform enables them to self-exclude from multiple sites
The self-certifying service can apparently be overridden
Company's CEO "deeply concerned" over flaws
Politician brands scheme "unfit for purpose
2018 was the year that tech-savvy apps and banks came to the aid of vulnerable gamblers who are trying to break their gambling habits. Self-exclusion has become popular over the last 18 months with everyone from regulators to banks jumping on board.
The previous difficulties with self-exclusion have come from the necessity to declare yourself excluded from every operator you have opened an account with, which can be a time-consuming and lengthy process.
But recently flaws have been found in these technological options that enable users to "cheat" these systems, which means that some restrictions can be exploited.
Easy way to help vulnerable users
GamStop launched in April 2018 as an easy way for vulnerable users to help them stop their addiction growing. It advertised itself as a one-stop shop to exclude yourself easily from further gambling opportunities.
Once a user has entered the details of the relevant accounts that they hold, GamStop would then block any bets that were placed. The widely advertised free service is supposed to stop problem gamblers from being able to log on to any of the sites they had entered, but a new BBC 5 Live investigation has found a series of flaws in the system.
Still easy to bet online
An investigation by the team from BBC Radio 5's show 5 Live Investigates found that a simple misspelling of the name or the use of a different email address could allow that person to carry on betting.
These small changes allowed users to open new accounts and continue gambling – something that the head of GamStop said she is "deeply concerned about". Fiona Palmer has since admitted that the service is not working well enough.
Meanwhile the UK's regulator – the Gambling Commission – has said that more stringent ID checks are necessary.
It's not the first time that BBC 5 Live have taken a good look at self-exclusion. Last year the show tested self-exclusion on the high street, where a producer tried to exclude himself from 21 betting shops in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, using the Multi-Operator Self Exclusion Scheme (MOSES). He later found he was still able to bet in 19 of them.
Despite operator Senet Group vowing that "lessons would be learned", a different producer from 5 Live Investigates banned himself from 20 of the same shops in the town a year later, but was still able to bet in 15 of them.
Senet group uses funding from bookmakers to run the scheme. It said while the results were disappointing, MOSES was an "important first step for people who genuinely want to reduce their gambling".
The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) said it was "disappointed" with the findings but added that it was encouraged by a survey from participants of the scheme.
Carried out by charity GambleAware, the survey found that "83% said that it had been effective in reducing or stopping their gambling activity and 71% said they have not attempted to use their nominated betting shops since signing up".
Meanwhile, shadow culture secretary Tom Watson has branded the schemes "not fit for purpose" and vowed to take the BBC's findings to the government.
Labour MP Carolyn Harris, who chairs a cross-party group of MPs on gambling-related harm, added: "Any system which is easily manipulated like this is not worth it – they have to be robust enough to withstand deliberate attempts to get around them."
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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja said Nigeria had no regret fighting the scourge of apartheid in South Africa until a full democratic system was established in the country.
Receiving the outgoing South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Lulu Louis Mnguni, at the State House, President Buhari in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu said Nigeria made lots of sacrifices during the years of apartheid to ensure that full rights were restored to all citizens, irrespective of the colour of their skin.
The President said Nigeria will continue to strengthen its historic and fraternal relationship with South Africa.
The President, who congratulated Mnguni on the successful completion of his duty tour, said bilateral relations between Nigeria and South Africa will be improved, especially in trade where both countries have areas of competitive advantage.
In his remarks, the outgoing envoy expressed gratitude to the federal government for all the support he received.
He said the relationship between both countries had a long history of brotherliness and partnership in promoting the African cause, adding that he would return to South Africa with fond memories of Nigeria.


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from biicode.common.edition.hive_manager import HiveManager
from biicode.client.exception import ConnectionErrorException, ClientException, NotInAHiveException
from biicode.client.checkout.snapshotbuilder import compute_files, compute_deps_files
from biicode.common.exception import BiiException
from biicode.client.command.printers.command_printer import Printer
from biicode.common.edition.hive import Hive
from biicode.common.utils.bii_logging import logger
from biicode.client.hooks import handle_hooks
import traceback
import shutil
import os
from biicode.common.migrations.biiconfig_migration import delete_migration_files
from biicode.client.workspace.bii_paths import SRC_DIR, DEP_DIR, BII_DIR, BII_HIVE_DB
from biicode.common.utils.file_utils import save
from biicode.common.model.brl.complex_name import ComplexName

def init_hive(bii, project_name=None, layout=None):
    """ Initializes an empty project
    """
    user_cache = bii.user_cache
    out = bii.user_io.out

    bii_paths = bii.bii_paths
    if bii_paths.current_dir.startswith(bii_paths.user_bii_home):
        raise BiiException('Cannot create a project inside the user .biicode folder')

    try:
        bii_paths.project_root
        raise ClientException('Cannot create project inside other project')
    except NotInAHiveException:
        pass

    if project_name:
        name = ComplexName(project_name)
        current_dir = os.path.join(bii_paths.current_dir, name)
        bii_paths.current_dir = current_dir
    else:
        current_dir = bii_paths.current_dir
        ComplexName(os.path.basename(current_dir))

    for root, _, _ in os.walk(current_dir):
        if os.path.exists(os.path.join(root, BII_DIR, BII_HIVE_DB)):
            if root == current_dir:
                project_name = os.path.basename(current_dir)
                raise ClientException('Project "%s" already exists' % project_name)
            raise ClientException('Cannot create project with other project inside:\n%s' % root)

    hive_disk_image = bii.hive_disk_image
    hive_disk_image.initialize()

    try:
        hive = Hive()
        hive_disk_image.hivedb.upsert_hive(hive)
        out.success('Successfully initialized biicode project %s' % (project_name or ""))
    # If an exception is launched, the hive folder is deleted
    except BaseException as e:
        out.error('An error occurred while creating the project %s' % str(e))
        logger.error(traceback.format_exc())
        if project_name and os.path.exists(current_dir):
            hive_disk_image.hivedb.disconnect()
            shutil.rmtree(current_dir)
    else:
        layout_content = user_cache.layout(layout)
        if layout_content:
            save(os.path.join(hive_disk_image.paths.bii, "layout.bii"), layout_content)

class ClientHiveManager(HiveManager):
    """ The main entry point for business logic in client
    """
    def __init__(self, bii):
        self.bii = bii
        self.user_io = self.bii.user_io
        self.hive_disk_image = self.bii.hive_disk_image
        super(ClientHiveManager, self).__init__(self.hive_disk_image.hivedb, bii.biiapi,
                                                bii.user_io.out)

    @property
    def paths(self):
        return self.hive_disk_image.paths

    def _process(self):
        """ always the first step in every command
        """
        files = self.hive_disk_image.get_src_files()
        settings = self.hive_disk_image.settings
        self.user_io.out.info('Processing changes...')
        deleted_migration = self.process(settings, files)
        delete_migration_files(deleted_migration, self.hive_disk_image.paths.blocks)
        self._checkout()
        self._checkout_deps()

    def work(self):
        self._process()
        self._handle_hooks('post_proc')

    def _handle_hooks(self, stage):
        """ will manage user defined hooks. It has a problem, it works only if
        project is processed. So for clean, it has to detect if there are hooks,
        then execute a work first
        """
        handle_hooks(stage, self.hive_holder, self.closure, self.bii)

    def _checkout(self, allow_delete_block=None):
        '''
        Checks-out HiveDB into disk
        Params:
            delete: BlockName or None
                    if BlockName it will delete that block_name
        '''
        settings = self.hive_disk_image.settings
        new_files = compute_files(self.hive_holder, self.user_io.out, settings)
        if allow_delete_block:
            self.hive_disk_image.delete_removed(SRC_DIR, new_files,
                                                block_filter=allow_delete_block)

        self.hive_disk_image.save(SRC_DIR, new_files)

    def _checkout_deps(self):
        if self.closure is not None:
            files = compute_deps_files(self.closure)
            if files:
                self.hive_disk_image.save(DEP_DIR, files)
            self.hive_disk_image.delete_removed(DEP_DIR, files)

    def new(self, block_name=None, hello_lang=None):
        root_block = self.hive_disk_image.paths.root_block
        auto_root_path = self.hive_disk_image.paths.auto_root_block

        if block_name and not block_name == root_block:
            new_block_path = self.hive_disk_image.create_new_block(block_name)
        elif auto_root_path or root_block:
            new_block_path = self.hive_disk_image.paths.project_root
        else:
            raise ClientException("Too few arguments, specify a block name "
                                  "or add in your lauout.bii auto-root-path: True "
                                  "or a root-block: my_user/my_block")

        # If user has entered -- hello cpp, we create a main file with hello world cpp template
        if hello_lang:
            from biicode.client.dev.wizards import get_main_file_template
            hello_lang = ''.join(hello_lang)
            file_name, content = get_main_file_template(hello_lang)
            self.hive_disk_image.create_new_file(new_block_path, file_name, content)

    def clean(self):
        # TODO: Check that there are no changes in deps
        if self.hive_disk_image.clean_hooks():
            self._process()
            self._handle_hooks('clean')
        self.hive_disk_image.clean()

    def publish(self, block_name, tag, msg, versiontag, publish_all, origin):
        self._process()
        parents = [b.parent for b in self.hive_holder.block_holders if b.parent.time != -1]
        self.bii.biiapi.check_valid(parents)

        HiveManager.publish(self, block_name, tag, msg, versiontag,
                            publish_all=publish_all, origin=origin)
        self._checkout()
        # Check again, in case some parent outdated DEV => STABLE
        parents = [b.parent for b in self.hive_holder.block_holders if b.parent.time != -1]
        self.bii.biiapi.check_valid(parents, publish=False)

    def find(self, **find_args):
        self._process()
        try:
            policies = self.hive_disk_image.policies
            find_result = super(ClientHiveManager, self).find(policies, **find_args)
            Printer(self.user_io.out).print_find_result(find_result)
            self.apply_find_result(find_result)
            self._checkout()
            self._checkout_deps()
        except ConnectionErrorException:
            self.user_io.out.error('Unable to connect to server to find deps')

    def update(self, block, time):
        self._process()
        parents = [b.parent for b in self.hive_holder.block_holders if b.parent.time != -1]
        self.bii.biiapi.check_valid(parents, publish=False)
        block = super(ClientHiveManager, self).update(block, time)
        self._checkout(allow_delete_block=block)
        self._checkout_deps()

    def open(self, block_name, track, time, version_tag):
        '''
        Params:
            block_version. It time is None last version will be retrieved
        '''
        self._process()
        opened_version = HiveManager.open(self, block_name, track, time, version_tag)
        self._checkout()
        self._checkout_deps()
        if os.path.exists(os.path.join(self.hive_disk_image.paths.deps, block_name)):
            raise BiiException("Unable to remove %s from 'deps' folder. Maybe there exist "
                               "temporary files, or some file is locked by other "
                               "application. Check it and delete manually 'deps/%s' folder."
                               % (block_name, block_name))
        self.bii.user_io.out.write('Opened %s\n' % str(opened_version))

    def close(self, block_name, force):
        self._process()
        HiveManager.close(self, block_name, self.hive_disk_image.settings, force)
        self._checkout(allow_delete_block=block_name)
        self._checkout_deps()  # When closing a block we might have less dependencies
        if os.path.exists(os.path.join(self.hive_disk_image.paths.blocks, block_name)):
            raise BiiException("Unable to remove %s from '%s' folder. Maybe there exist "
                               "temporary or ignored files, or some file is locked by an open "
                               "application. Check it and delete manually 'blocks/%s' folder."
                               % (block_name, SRC_DIR, block_name))
        self.bii.user_io.out.write('%s closed\n' % block_name)

    def diff(self, block_name, version_child, version_parent, short):
        from biicode.client.command.printers.diff_printer import print_diff
        self._process()
        print_diff(self.bii.user_io.out,
                   self.hive_holder,
                   self._biiapi,
                   block_name,
                   version_child,
                   version_parent,
                   short)

    def deps(self, block_name=None, details=False, files=False):
        ''' Command to show all the dependencies in a project '''
        from biicode.client.command.printers.deps_printer import print_deps
        self._process()
        print_deps(self.bii.user_io.out, self.hive_holder, block_name, details, files)


This pretty heart necklace combines brushed silver and grey enamel creating a subtle contrast.
Two hearts are suspended on a fine quality silver plated chain. The larger heart has a gentle fold down the middle and is plated in a layer of real silver. The silver plate has a contemporary brushed finish giving it a matt look. The smaller heart has a concave design with a metallic grey enamel centre and silver plated back. Both hearts are attached to the chain with a silver plated jump ring.


THE GUIDANCE CENTER received a check from Newfield National Bank showing support for the mental health agency as its community sponsor for fundraising events to be held in 2019. The sponsorship will provide support for The Guidance Center's Golf Tournament slated for July 10 at Eastlyn Golf Course and its annual Mental Health Distinguished Community Leadership Awards Dinner taking place in November at Merighi's Savoy Inn, both in Vineland. The Guidance Center fundraising assists with programs that benefit individuals and families with mental health needs in the greater Cumberland County area. Pictured left to right: Dieter Hovermann, The Guidance Center executive director; Ed Bowman, president; John Borelli; M. Jay Einstein and Lawrence Pepper, Jr., Guidance Center trustees.


school and how pleased we are to have our son be a part of it.
help prepare his meal. He can't speak yet but he can make his own breakfast.
with what Maria Montessori had in mind when she created her school.
motivated and, most of all, happy with themselves.
into how Montessori has impacted her family.
Can you tell us little bit about yourself and your family Cait?
of town to raise our family.
We loved the story of how your 17-month-old wants to make his own breakfast just like his independent big brother (3-years-old). Can you share any more examples of your children's independence?
dinner, helps prepare meals, and loves baking.
walks beside me and helps to carry the groceries.
your children, which is something we have been emphasizing regularly with reference to the work of Carol Dweck. How did you come to learn about the subtleties of praise?
time, being a person who was raised on praise in the public school system.
understood and adopted the concept.
Are there any other ways you have brought Montessori into your home? There are a number of resources dedicated to doing Montessori in the home, notably aidtolife.org; did or do you use any references?
What advice would you give to other parents who want to try and bring a bit of Montessori into their homes?
directing for the sake of directing them.
How did you and your husband come to find Montessori and choose it as the educational model for your children?
Montessori and the school itself.
Are the expectations you had for your children in Montessori close to what you're seeing?
it to the Montessori lifestyle.
If you have tips or stories about bringing Montessori into your home, we'd love to hear them. Leave your comments below.


Barott, K. L. and Tresguerres, M. (2015). Immunolocalization of Proteins in Corals: the V-type H+-ATPase Proton Pump. Bio-protocol 5(17): e1573. DOI: 10.21769/BioProtoc.1573.
Custom, antigen-affinity purified, rabbit polyclonal anti-VHAB antibodies developed using a peptide antigen matching a conserved region of the VHAB subunit (AREEVPGRRGFPGY) (Genscript USA, Inc.). The epitope is 100% conserved among diverse animal species, and specifically recognizes VHAB from coral (Barott et al., 2015), bone-eating worms (Tresguerres et al., 2013), hagfish (Clifford, et al. 2015), and sharks (Tresguerres et al., 2010; Roa et al., 2014).
Note: This protocol may be adapted for other proteins following validation of the primary antibodies in the coral species to be examined. However, successful localization using different primary antibodies may require optimization of the fixation procedure from that described below.
Note: The Alexa555 fluorophore is used to avoid overlap with the coral's endogenous green fluorescent protein (GFP), but other fluorophores outside of the GFP emission range may also work.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, reagents can be obtained from any general laboratory reagent manufacturer or supplier.
Fluorescence microscope (e.g. Zeiss AxioObserver Z1, or any other microscope with the ability to detect blue ("DAPI filter", peak excitation 350 nm; peak emission 461 nm; for Hoescht staining of nuclei) and red ("TRITC filter", peak excitation 550 nm; peak emission 570 nm; for secondary antibodies) fluorescence.
Coral endogenous GFP and chlorophyll from dinoflagellate symbionts (Symbiodinum) are visible using settings for "green fluorescence" ("FITC filter", peak excitation 490 nm; peak emission 525 nm).
Structured illumination (Zeiss Apotome2), confocal capabilities *suggested but not required.
Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) (Nomarski microscopy) *suggested but not required.
Note: This temperature can be achieved by placing the microcentrifuge inside of a fridge.
Note: Section A takes approximately 10-14 days when completed without stopping. There are several stopping places within Section A.
Immerse a live coral fragment (~1-2 cm in length) in fixative solution [S22 buffer with 3% paraformaldehyde (PFA), see Recipes] and incubate overnight at 4 °C (Puverel et al., 2005).
PFA stock solution should be handled in a chemical fume hood.
It is best to add PFA stock solution (16% or 32% PFA) to S22 buffer immediately before use. Diluted PFA can be stored at 4 °C for up to one week. Stock PFA may be stored at 4 °C for up to one month or at -20 °C for 6 months once unsealed.
Decalcify by transferring fragment to Ca-free S22 buffer with 0.5 M EDTA and 0.5% paraformaldehyde and incubate at 4 °C. Replace the buffer daily until the skeleton is completely dissolved (~7 days depending on size of fragment and thickness/density of skeleton). Dissolution of the skeleton is determined visually; the coral tissue should appear transparent with no visible white calcium carbonate remaining (Figure 1).
Note: It is best to add PFA stock solution (16% or 32% PFA) to Ca-free S22 buffer immediately before use.
Figure 1. Example of a fully decalcified coral fragment. Only the tissue remains.
Note: Incubations in steps a-f are conducted on a shaking platform.
Incubate in 50% ethanol for 2-5 h.
Incubate in 70% ethanol overnight at 4 °C.
Tissue will keep in 70% ethanol at 4 °C for months.
Put tissue in mesh plastic tissue cassette for final incubation steps in glass beaker.
Incubate in 95% ethanol for 20 min.
Incubate in 100% ethanol for 20 min. Repeat with fresh ethanol for a total of three times.
Incubate in xylene for 20 min. Repeat with fresh xylene for a total of three times.
Incubate in paraffin for 30 min. Repeat with fresh paraffin for a total of three times.
Embed tissue in paraffin wax.
Transfer tissue to base mold and position as desired.
Place embedding ring on top of base mold, and fill with wax to the top.
Let wax solidify at room temperature for 1-2 days.
Embedded tissue may be stored at room temperature* for several months prior to sectioning; long-term, archival storage must be done at 4 °C (*but storage at 4 °C is recommended).
Turn on hot plate to 40 °C.
Trim wax block around the coral tissue into the shape of a trapezoid (i.e. so top and bottom are parallel, bottom edge longer, and left half square; Figure 2).
Blade stored at -20 °C.
Blade set at 15 degree angle (may be adjusted).
Unlock stage and slide until blade almost touching sample.
Start cutting sample using thick (15-30 μm) sections until surface is flat and smooth and tissue is reached.
Switch to desired tissue thickness for slides (5-10 μm).
Should get ribbon of consecutive sections (each section is easily identifiable because the right edge of each section is not parallel to the left edge of the following section).
Cut ribbon into individual sections with razor blade and place onto glass microscope slides.
Float section on water, remove any bubbles (two or three consecutive sections can be placed on each slide).
Stretch wax section by placing slide on hot plate (~30 sec). Surface should become smooth.
Remove water with Kim wipe.
Let dry/affix to slide by leaving slide on hotplate overnight at 30 °C with paper towel underneath.
Store at 4 °C until use.
Incubate in xylene bath for 10 min. Repeat with fresh xylene for a total of three times.
Incubate in 100% ethanol bath for 10 min.
Incubate in 95% ethanol bath for 10 min.
Incubate in 70% ethanol bath for 10 min.
Incubate in PBS-TX (1x PBS with 0.2% (v/v) Triton-X-100) bath for 10 min.
Isolated coral cells were prepared from A. yongei colonies as described previously (Venn et al., 2009; Barott et al., 2015). Briefly, a coral fragment was submerged in 0.2 μm filtered seawater and the tissue was removed from the skeleton by gentle brushing with a toothbrush. Cells were then pelleted by centrifugation (3,000 x g for 4 min at 4 °C) and resuspended in the desired solution (see step B2 below).
Fix cells by incubating in S22 buffer with 4% paraformaldehyde for 15 min on ice.
Pellet cells (3,000 x g for 4 min at 4 °C) to remove the fixative. Resuspend and concentrate cells in 500 µl S22 buffer.
Spread onto glass slides and air-dry. Optional: This step may be repeated several times to increase the cell concentration on each slide.
Stain sample right away as described in section C below; if absolutely necessary slides may be stored at 4 °C for up to 1 h prior to staining.
Draw circle around tissue with hydrobarrier pen (Figure 3).
Permeabilize tissue sections or isolated cells by adding PBS-TX to the top of the section/cells (~70-100 µl).
Incubate for 60 or 10 min, respectively.
Remove liquid using pipet. Incubate samples with 70-100 µl blocking buffer for 1 h at room temperature.
Incubate samples with the anti-VHAB antibodies (3 µg/ml in blocking buffer) overnight at 4 °C in a humidified chamber.
For secondary antibody controls, blocking buffer with no primary antibody is used on a section on the same slide.
Note: Antibody specificity must be confirmed for each new species and antibodies pool; see below.
Rinse in sequential baths of PBS-TX for 5 min each (3 times total).
Incubate with the secondary antibody (goat anti-rabbit-Alexa 555; 1:500 dilution in blocking buffer) for 1 h at room temperature (secondary antibodies with other fluorophores may also be used; however, many coral cells, especially those in the polyp tentacles, contain very bright green fluorescent green protein that masks fluorophores such as Alexa 488 and similar).
Incubate with Hoescht (1 µg/ml) for 5 min at room temperature to stain DNA.
Add ~50 µl mounting gel to top of each section.
Place glass cover slip on top.
Smooth away bubbles from tissue region by sliding the coverslip around (do not pick up cover as it may damage the tissue).
Dab edges of cover slip with nail polish to secure, allow to dry.
Store at 4 °C until imaging.
Note: Validation of antibodies by Western blot should be done on homogenized samples. A single, clean band of approximately 55 KDa should be obtained for anti-VHAB antibodies, this band should not be present in peptide pre-absorption control, pre-immune serum control, or when the primary antibodies are omitted. Roa et al. (2014) describes peptide pre-absorption controls in detail, and Barott et al. (2015) describes preparation of coral samples for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and Western blot. These same controls should be carried out for IHC, and should lead to low background signal (see example in Figure 4).
Pre-immune serum control (3 µg/ml).
Peptide pre-absorption control (3 µg/ml anti-VHAB antibodies plus 6 µg/ml peptide antigen). Incubate in rotating platform overnight at 4 °C.
Anti-VHAB antibodies (3 µg/ml). Incubate in rotating platform overnight at 4 °C.
Incubate samples as described in "Procedure C". Staining, steps C4-10.
Observe and capture images using standard immunofluorescence microscopy protocols (epifluorescence, structured illumination, confocal), and appropriate excitation/emission settings for each fluorophore.
If using Alexa555 secondary antibodies, VHA immunofluorescence is visible in the red channel (Figure 4). At longer exposure times, chlorophyll autofluorescence from dinoflagellate symbionts (Symbiodinum), will also be visible.
Adjust the settings to the longest exposure time that results in maximum VHA signal from host coral cells and minimum or no chlorophyll signal. Control sections should show no red fluorescence under using the same settings.
Visualize nuclei using blue fluorescence channel settings. Nuclei in coral host cells appear as solid circles, while nuclei in symbionts generally display a punctate staining pattern (possibly caused by super-coiled chromosomes).
Optional 1: Visualize coral endogenous green fluorescence proteins and symbiont chlorophyll autofluorescence using green fluorescence channel settings.
Optional 2: Visualize general tissue morphology using DIC.
Use imaging software to adjust digitalized images for brightness and contrast only over the entire image (and following standard image manipulation guidelines).
Figure 4. Immunofluorescence localization of VHA in tissues of the coral Acropora yongei. A. Control (primary antibodies omitted), B. anti-VHAB antibodies (red). Hoescht staining of nuclei is shown in blue.
Note: Adjust pH of Hepes buffer with NaOH.
Break open PFA ampule (16% PFA stock solution).
Add 1.9 ml PFA stock solution to 8.1 ml S22 buffer (3% PFA final concentration). Invert to mix.
Remaining PFA stock solution can be stored at 4 °C for up to one month or at -20 °C for 6 months.
Fixative solution can be stored at 4 °C for up to one week.
This work was supported by National Science Foundation Grants EF-1220641 (to M. T.) and OCE-1226396 (to K. L. B.), and by Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship Grant BR2013-103 (to M. T.). We thank Sidney Perez for assistance with the isolated cell staining protocol.
Clifford, A., Goss, G. G., Roa, J. N. and Tresguerres, M. (2015). in Hagfish Biology [Science Publishers, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL (In press)].
Puverel, S., Tambutté, E., Zoccola, D., Domart-Coulon, I., Bouchot, A., Lotto, S., Allemand, D. and Tambutté, S. (2005). Antibodies against the organic matrix in scleractinians: a new tool to study coral biomineralization. Coral Reefs 24(1): 149-156.
Venn, A. A., Tambutte, E., Lotto, S., Zoccola, D., Allemand, D. and Tambutte, S. (2009). Imaging intracellular pH in a reef coral and symbiotic anemone. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 106(39): 16574-16579.
How to cite: Barott, K. L. and Tresguerres, M. (2015). Immunolocalization of Proteins in Corals: the V-type H+-ATPase Proton Pump. Bio-protocol 5(17): e1573. DOI: 10.21769/BioProtoc.1573.


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import java.lang.reflect.Method;
import java.util.List;

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    public AbstractMethodInjector(Object target, String name) {
        super(target, name);
    }

    public void with(Object dependency) {
        inject(dependency, Accessor.methods(target.getClass()));
    }

    private void inject(Object dependency, List<Method> accessors) {
        for (Method accessor : accessors) {
            if (match(accessor, dependency.getClass())) {
                inject(dependency, accessor);
                return;
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    private boolean match(Method accessor, Class<?> actualType) {
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            if (!accessor.isAccessible()) {
                accessor.setAccessible(true);
            }
            accessor.invoke(target, dependency);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new RuntimeException("Failure to inject to method", e);
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The Fifthteenth Annual Berkeley Undergraduate Prize for Architectual Design Excellence 2013
About the Prize
Essay Prize Competition
Travel Fellowship
BERKELY PRIZE TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
TEACHING UNIVERSAL DESIGN
DEDICATED TO ELAINE OSTROFF, HONORARY AIA, CO-FOUNDER OF ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENTS, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA.
The term "Universal Design" has evolved from "Barrier Free Design", "Accessible Design", "Transgenerational Design", and "Adaptable Design". It is now considered to be synonymous with "Design for All" and "Inclusive Design." (Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc. (UD&C), publishers of UniversalDesign.com)
Design for All is design for human diversity, social inclusion and equality. (EIDD Stockholm Declaration, 2004).
We have defined Inclusive Design as: design that is inclusive of the full range of human diversity with respect to ability, language, culture, gender, age and other forms of human difference. (Inclusive Design Research Centre)
Starting in 2013, the BERKELEY PRIZE Committee broadens the scope of the activities of the PRIZE by offering faculty who teach undergraduate architectural design an academic-year Teaching Fellowship. The primary goal for the BERKELEY PRIZE Teaching Fellowship is to focus students' attention on the social and physical characteristics of the proposed users of the buildings and spaces they design.
This is anticipated to be an annual competition. As prior years' results become available, it is hoped to build on what was accomplished in the preceding year(s) – particularly, what standards the previous Fellows set for excellence. It is hoped that those who apply will address and integrate the successes from previous years into their curricula proposals and proposed teaching.
We are looking for the widest range of proposals for teaching Universal Design. This year, to reflect the BERKELEY PRIZE topic of the Architect and the Accessible City, the emphasis could be placed on a specific client group: those with physical and mental disabilities. This includes the disabled who use the building or space, those who visit the building, and those in the general public who might, at a future time, need to be accommodated. (Important: Go to the Student Proposals page for all of this year's semifinalist proposals highlighting the student's views of what the Accessible City means.)
At the same time, your proposal might address another client group altogether, or address a design issue other then buildings. Your specific and unique approach to tackling the complex issue of Universal Design should be at the heart of the Fellowship application. In your proposal you agree to teach the studio(s) you are now teaching, but now taught with an emphasis on Universal Design.
The award of the BERKELEY PRIZE Teaching Fellowship will be based on a number of factors (see, "To Enter", for more details). In the end, the decision will be based on what makes your proposed approach more likely to succeed than that from other applicants. How exactly will your teaching involve those with disabilities, for instance, either as critics, field trips, consultants, or through rigorously directed readings? What goals are you hoping to achieve and how will you evaluate the results? What makes this course a new way at looking at the design of buildings and spaces, not just a gloss of more typical, formal (geometric) building design curricula?
In essence: How does your course best reflect the ideals of the social art of architecture?
Additional Help and Information
Are you in need of assistance? Please email info@berkeleyprize.org.
Winning Proposals
Reports from Fellows
Like everyone else, this worker in Mexico needs transportation to his job. Public transport needs to be accessible for persons with mobility, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.
Persons with disabilities around the world are promoting transport systems that provide mobility for everyone. Mexican disability advocates are shown meeting with local transit officials to promote accessible transport. AEI has published guides to assist planners and advocates of inclusive transportation.
An accessible travel chain begins with safe streets and sidewalks. This street in Foshan, China, has separate rights-of-way for pedestrians, human-powered vehicles, and motor-powered vehicles.
Disability advisors at Rio de Janeiro's Independent Living Center monitored access features for this street crossing, part of the Rio City Project.
Tactile guideways and tactile warning strips assist blind and sight-impaired pedestrians as well as others in Foshan, China.
Tactile warnings alert this blind person crossing a mid-street island in San Francisco, USA.
Busy intersections benefit from pedestrian controlled buttons and assist blind persons to cross through sound and vibration signals
Tactile warnings protect blind persons – and all other passengers – from getting too close to the platform edge in transit stations.
This footway adjacent to a road in Tanzania is protected by curb pieces which separate motor traffic from pedestrians and bicycles. Such basic safety measures are needed to prevent pedestrian injuries along roadways in many countries.
Even better, pedestrian and non-motorized traffic can be kept safely removed from motorized traffic by accessible sidewalks separated from the roadway, in this case by a well-designed drainage system along a main road in Tanzania. Speed bumps are used to slow traffic at crosswalks.
This pedestrian crosswalk provides level access to a bus island at an inter-modal transfer center in Mexico City.
Photo by T. Rickert, courtesy of DFID (UK) and TRL (UK).
Ticket vending machines should be low enough for use by wheelchair users and all short persons, as illustrated by the good design of this machine at a BART station in the San Francisco Bay area, USA.
Stairs are often retrofitted with stair lifts in transit terminals, as here in a Tokyo subway station. However, in new construction, elevators should be considered where possible.
A wheelchair user takes the elevator from the platform level of the Shenzhen, China, railroad station.
Wide doors are needed to accommodate wheelchair riders entering fare-paid areas of transit terminals, as in this subway station in Rio de Janeiro.
Everyone can safely board this BART train, due to a minimal horizontal and vertical gap.
However, care must be taken that horizontal gaps are not too wide. The orange "gap filler" pops up when the doors open in San Francisco's Muni Metro, assuring a safe gap.
Small portable ramps can provide inexpensive access in many rail stations, as shown here in Tokyo.
All passengers, and especially deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers, benefit from well-located visual information, as with this route display on board a train to the Hong Kong airport.
Advocates Anjlee Agarwal (left) and Sanjeev Sachdeva board the accessible Delhi Metro on its inaugural run.
Photo courtesy of Sanjay Sakaria and Samarthya, from Amar Ujjala Indian Daily
Express buses in Curitiba, Brazil, exemplify universal design. All passengers, including those with disabilities, quickly board with level entry. Similar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems operate in Quito, Ecuador; Bogota, Colombia, and a growing number of cities around the world.
Photo by Charles Wright, Inter-American Development Bank.
Construction of this Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) trunk line corridor in Pereira, Colombia, symbolizes the rapid spread of BRT systems around the world. BRT systems lend themselves to universal design, but details must be monitored carefully to maximize accessibility.
Although most BRT busways are on broad thoroughfares, this exclusive single-direction bus lane nearing completion in Pereira illustrates that BRT systems can sometimes be built on narrow streets.
This and above photo by T. Rickert courtesy of World Bank
The photo shows an articulated bus docking at a Bus Rapid Transit station in León, Mexico.
Pre-paid passengers inside a station board a high-capacity BRT bus in León.
This and above photo courtesy of Sistema Integrado de Transporte Masivo de León
A prototype low-floor bus is tested in New Delhi adjacent to a platform the same height as the bus floor.
A closeup of the same bus stop illustrates the advantages of fast boarding for all passengers from platforms that eliminate the need for climbing steps to board.
This and above photo courtesy of Gerhard Menckhoff of the World Bank.
This prototype lift-equipped bus serves Mamelodi Township in South Africa. Note the excellent use of contrasting colors.
Mexico City officials inaugurated service in 2001 with 50 new buses equipped with lifts and other access features.
Photo courtesy of Marìa Eugenia Antunez.
In addition to a wheelchair lift, this bus in Mexico City has a retractable step beneath the front entrance.
This low-floor bus in Warsaw, Poland, uses an inexpensive hinged ramp which provides easy boarding for passengers with disabilities.
A low-floor bus in Hong Kong also exhibits excellent color contrast, using a bright yellow on key edges and surfaces.
Transit systems around the world have reserved seating for seniors and passengers with disabilities, and often for pregnant women as well, as found on this TransMilenio bus in Bogotá, Colombia.
Even when bus stops are not accessible to wheelchair users, access for seniors and others with disabilities can be enhanced by a level all-weather pad even in the absence of paved sidewalks. The photo is from a TransMilenio feeder route in Bogotá.
This and above photo by T. Rickert courtesy of World Bank.
Thousands of Mexico City's small inaccessible microbuses are being recycled and replaced with larger vehicles, often with better access features.
One such feature is this priority seating located behind the driver where there is extra leg room and it is easier for blind passengers to hear the driver call out key stops.
In other new buses in Mexico City, a wide rear door has low steps and is easily accessed by semi-ambulatory passengers from a raised sidewalk, but requires that drivers carefully pull in to the curb.
Community initiatives are playing a growing role in providing accessible door-to-door transport in many countries. This accessible van in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, belongs to the six-vehicle fleet of Persatuan Mobiliti.
Photo courtesy of Persatuan Mobiliti
Artist's conception of a three-wheeled door-to-door vehicle connecting with an accessible ramped platform with bridge at a bus stop at a key site.
This prototype three-wheeled vehicle was built with AEI's assistance by Kepha Motorbikes in Nairobi, Kenya.
Detail showing entry via a ramp at the rear of the test vehicle.
This and above photo courtesy of Wycliffe Kepha.
This accessible bicycle rickshaw in India has a rear door which serves as a ramp.
Photo courtesy of Bikash Bharati Welfare Society and Lalita Sen.
A public meeting in Cali, Colombia, discusses accessibility to Bus Rapid Transit systems. Readers can go to the Bus Rapid Transit Accessibility Guidelines in our Resources section, under the links to the World Bank.
Photo by T. Rickert, courtesy of the World Bank.
In this version, the bridge piece is mounted under the platform and put into place by the bus driver.
This and above photo courtesy of DFID (UK) and CSIR Transportek (South Africa).
This test in South Africa of a prototype platform for use at key sites shows an alternative approach to access for wheelchair users.
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Dressmakers WAYF have created this light and airy, perfect-for-Summer, bridesmaid's confection. With light hearted frilly tiered ruffles made from classically romantic chiffon, sweet little flutter sleeves and a flattering silhouette, "The Gywneth Ruffle Maxi Gown", available in blue Cloud or Champagne, comes in at just $135 and should make everyone happy since girl you know you can wear this again! Available at Nordstrom.
Bridal Gown Designer Yumi Katsura brings such feminine style to her very classic wedding dresses. This collection is so lovely with a flair of gorgeous, classic Parisian glamour!
What amazing Fall Wedding Inspiration from A Better Deal Designer Suits and Tuxedos! Thank you Pretty Branch Wedding Photography for these outstanding shots! Ten days and counting until its officially Fall! Get ready to bring on the pumpkin spice and everything nice!
Bridal fashion shows inspire everyone with options, trends and style!
There's nothing like a beautiful bridal gown fashion show to inspire every bride to envision herself in one of the most incredible dresses she will ever wear! February 25 don't miss the four fashion shows (like the premiere multi designer show by M Bride Salon - as shown below from last year's show!) at the San Diego Wedding Party EXPO at the US Grant Hotel!
Just one of hundreds of designer bridal gowns to be seen on the runway at the Wedding Party EXPO!
When your something blue is a beautiful confection of a bridal gown by one of our favorite local designers Jaime Elyse then everything is heavenly. We just love it when a local girl makes good like this talented Southern Cal fashion designer and artist. And you can see why she is the toast of Fashion Weeks in Toronto, LA and New York!
"Angelo di Luce", Italian for "Angel of Light", is the perfect title for this beautiful bridal couture fashion / portrait by creative photographer, and American in Japan, Chris Bergstrom for design house Fiori Couture. The gown, 'Water Lily' is a diaphanous creation that any angel would look and feel fabulous in! See more beautiful wedding creations by Fiori Couture.
Demetrios Bridal Gowns have long been known as the choice for brides who want bold style, drama and femininity on their wedding day!
Showing on the red carpet in San Diego on October 29, 2017 at the Wedding Party EXPO at Coasterra on Harbor Island, internationally beloved bridal gown and evening wear designer. Demetrios wedding dresses are known for their high quality, exquisite details, and timeless designs.
Available locally at Brides by Demetrios, bridal gown specialist offering diverse collection of the namesake designer's wedding dresses. You can meet this team of caring bridal gown pros at the show along the red carpet!
Lead Designer Demetrios James Elias who was born in Athens, Greece. As a young boy, he immigrated to the United States with his family. While still in school, he assisted his parents in their family-owned bridal store in Warren, Ohio. It was during this time that his love of the bridal industry grew and his passion for designing wedding dresses took hold.
In 1980, Demetrios' dream of owning his own company became a reality. Virtually overnight, he turned an unknown local business into a thriving, international company. Today, bridal boutiques throughout the world proudly sell Demetrios wedding dresses. As both designer and owner, Demetrios is an icon in the bridal fashion industry. His wedding dresses offer women the widest and most versatile styles, and are on the cutting edge of the fashion world.
"Breakfast at Tiffany's", starring Audrey Hepburn, is an iconic movie of style inspiring generations of fashion moments, designers and urban fashionistas everywhere. Bridal gown designer extraordinaire Reem Acra has created a collection of wedding dresses inspired by this sophisticated, elegant and beautifully classic style and thankfully Harpers Bazaar created a photo shoot in Tiffanys that will take your breath away!
Enjoy the video of this shoot too!
Separates are coming together to make a fresh new look for the modern bridesmaid!
Designed for universal flattery, a sweeping chiffon skirt boats classic wrap styling with a defined waist by Joanna August.
Bridesmaids separates are perfect for anything from a casual to a semi formal event and are extremely re-wearable (your maids will thank you). Check out these gorgeous bridesmaids looks by designers Joanna August, Jenny Yoo and Monique Lhuillier.
An A-line skirt offers delightful flounce sewn from layers of frothy tulle that drop from a fitted waist by Jenny Yoo.
Editors tip: bringing a similar color palette story; soft grey with blues, blush with pink, lilac with purple, for your wedding party will give your girls a cohesive look in person and in your photographs.
Reminiscent of a prima ballerina this high low tulle skirt by Monique Lhuillier brings a fresh look to a formal affair.
Check out our list of bridal and bridesmaid fashion experts in San Diego!
Gorgeous sequin combo by Jenny Yoo is perfect for your maids in a formal wedding wedding.
Hot new bridal gown designers Sachit and Babi premiere at M Bride gown salon in La Jolla December 4-6, 2016.
Sachin and Babi were featured in WWD and New York Times this bridal market. M Bride gown salon is one if the top salons in Southern California and they are so excited to bring this fashion forward collection to So Cal for the first time.
Price range for these gorgeous bridal gowns is $2600- $5200.
Please call 858-551-1718 to schedule your appointment with M Bride now.
Don't miss the debut collection of Sachin and Babi December 4th-6th.
A rooftop scene overlooking America's finest city combined with the chic beach styling plus bridal gown Designer Hayley Paige's contemporary style, and that gorgeous Afghan dog model, makes for an awesome 'modern coastal glam' bridal styled shoot by Photographers Heather and Skip Middleton of Shadowcatcher Imagery.
The Renaissance San Diego Hotel [a new and exciting Marriott property] located in the middle of the Gaslamp district of San Diego provided a picture perfect bold and dramatic locale for this fun shoot. The models had a lot of fun inside this trendy hotel and AKC Champion Afghan show dog Bo was the star of the shoot!
When Skip, Heather and Kendra from Shadowcatcher Imagery collaborated with Diana from At Your Side Planning to style this dramatic and one-of-a-kind shoot they pulled out all the stops. The jaw dropping bridal gowns by Hayley Paige from The White Flower Boutique brought the perfect architectural drama to this venue and shoot. The reception room was grand with a welcome champagne table, message in a bottle guest book, sea shells delicately placed throughout and the most gorgeous sweetheart table ever styled. Everything was designed with a coastal element and The Renaissance Hotel's posh style was the perfect backdrop for all this coastal glam style!
San Diego's very own BHLDN store is opening soon!
You heard right! Anthropologie's fantastically popular, trend inducing bridal division BHLDN (pronounced "beholden") is opening a bridal store in Carlsbad at the Forum next month! The grand opening is slated for August 9 with a special Soiree August 11. Prepare to swoon!
BHLDN Took the bridal fashion world by storm a few years ago when they were introduced to rave reviews with a rich style that speaks to brides young and old p, casual and formal.
Designer Joseph Abboud is well known in the fashion industry for his cutting-edge men's fashions, sharp clean lines and gorgeous fabrics. From chic classic tuxedos to on-trend suits and jackets, he's one of the hottest designers bringing style to groomsmen's fashions.
Local men's styling experts Jerry and Janet Klein, owners of A Better Deal Designer Tuxedos in Bird Rock La Jolla, are one of the largest and most experienced tuxedo rental companies in Southern California. Most importantly (and often overlooked these days) they are true men's fashion fitting experts. Nothing looks worse than an ill fitting formal suit on a man! And they even sell suits and tuxes for the man who goes formal on more than his wedding day. We love this inspiration gallery of Joseph Abboud tuxedos in some of today's hottest men's wedding fashions. If your groom and groomsmen really want to look their best on their wedding day give Jerry and Janet a call!
The A Better Deal Tuxedo experience includes expert guidance. Jerry and Janet are menswear professionals with over 40 years in the fashion business. They really know traditional black tie, including every refinement and detail that creates this sophisticated look, and are always on trend with the most current, contemporary formal fashions as well. Your ultimate choice depends upon your personal style, the type of event you are attending, and the cuts that best complement your physique. Grooms are invited to schedule a personalized complimentary "try on" of their desired wedding day look. Jerry and Janet will never rush you (editors note: we know we work with them on styled shoot and fashion shows and they really know their stuff!) and provide a comfortable, unhurried environment to explore. They happily offer complimentary on-site tailoring to ensure an optimal fit. No matter how fabulous the clothing, it won't be flattering or comfortable if it doesn't fit you right!
Many people talk about wanting to feel like a princess on their wedding day but we think it's better to straighten that crown and feel like a queen! Wearing a crown gets you in touch with the empowered beautiful and regal soul that you are and these four crowns by uber bridal accessory designer Justine M Couture (Kleinfeld New York and Kleinfeld Canada's favorite and best selling accessory designer!) will have you enjoying your wedding day like royalty!
The Florence Crown with 13 pieces of large diamond filigree create a full oval crown decorated with Swarovski baguette, princess and navette cut rhinestones in silver, gold , rose gold or white metal silver stones.
The Mermaids Purse Crown, molded filigree encrused with Swarovski rhinestones and mother of pearl flowers in antique silver metal.
The Sitens Crown is a tall, vintage soft silver filigree decorated with rhinestone chain and Swarovski rhinestones.
The Windsor Crown has an antique base Spanish filigree encrusted with Swarovski rhinestones and chain creating a tall regal crown in soft sillver.
Born in Southeast England, to a family of French and English lineage, Lead Designer of the Justine M Couture collections, Justine Louise Helena Murray, brings a sophisticated marriage of the romantic, feminine flair of French style and the tradition and regal elegance of English aristocracy, to all her jewelry and veil designs.
Traveling the world collecting ideas and inspiration, Justine made her home in Southern California and in 2002 created The Tiara Room, a charming and popular retail boutique offering her own designs to Southern California brides and event stylists.
From this hands-on beginning with bridal clients, Justine evolved into designing solely for retail boutiques around the world and the Justine M Couture collection was born.
Justine M Couture offers discerning brides a distinct alternative to traditional accessory styling. The collection aims to capture the imagination through extensive use of eclectic materials, raising the level of bridal fashion to that of artistry.
The 2015/2016 Justine M Couture collection reflects both her English and French heritage. Her pieces relate both a vintage appeal and a contemporary impact, with a timeless classical foundation that is the key to its appeal and success with brides everywhere. Culling from a wide range of components; from laces to filigree metals, the Justine M Couture line captures attention worldwide.
A true classicist, the designers at Winnie Couture has been the go to bridal gown designer for brides who want to reflect a beautiful, abundant elegance on their big day. Offering two collections; Blush and The Diamond collection, Winnie Couture offers brides a multitude of styles that all bring glamour, elegance and classic grace to any wedding.
Based in Beverly Hills, California, Winnie Couture is a high end attire brand with a modern mix of classic elegant and sophisticated couture. It blends femininity and luxury to create bridal attire silhouettes that are flattering and timeless.
Winnie Couture is founded by Winnie Chlomin and Chris Lee, a wife and husband team in 2001. Their passion and devotion to the bridal industry have gained them continuous success. After just a few short seasons, Winnie's incredible sense of style and Chris' business and entrepreneurship skills have positioned the Winnie brands as one of the fastest growing, most-in-demand bridal collections across the country and overseas in places like Europe and Asia. In fact, in just less than five years, the brands have become available in over 150 stores. The company progressively developing a range of distinctive luxury attires consistent with the brand's values and is internationally regarded as a prestigious leader in the bridal industry.
Featured in prominent high-fashion publications such as InStyle, Brides, Modern Brides, The Knot, Modern Luxury, People, etc... plus numerous appearances on National TV shows and Hollywood films, Winnie's designs quickly became known for their immaculate craftwork and impeccable fit.
Winnie's profoundly feminine gowns have become favorites amongst industry insiders, celebrities and fashionistas alike, as seen on Kelly Clarkson, Lea Michele, Giuliana Rancic, Masiela Lusha, Helen Hunt and many more.
Local fave bridal salon M Bride has brought the fabulous Monique Lhuillier bridesmaid collection to San Diego!! M Bride Salon is hosting a trunk show this weekend for the Monique Lhuillier bridesmaid collection so if you call now they may still have a few appointments open- 858-551-1718!
Just a little breathtaking fashion, styling, photography and beautiful nature to brighten up your day with light. We love this Bridal Fashion editorial shoot captured by Christopher TODD Studios in the open fields and rolling hills of Thomas Riley Wilderness Park, California.
With Mother Nature's stunning hues of greens and blues brightening the palette, bold natural and wild flowers bringing natural drama, a butterfly net to catch a few dreams and fabulous gowns by Pronovias Atelier and Yumi Katsura, we know you will see the light!
A Light exists in Spring, Not present on the Year, At any other period -- When March is scarcely here.
A Color stands abroad, On Solitary Fields, That Science cannot overtake, But Human Nature feels.
It waits upon the Lawn, It shows the furthest Tree, Upon the furthest Slope you know, It almost speaks to you.
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Yumi Katsura graduated from Kyoritsu Women's University with a degree from the Department of Apparel Science Studies. After moving to Paris, Katsura studied the techniques of haute couture in Paris at Les Ecoles de la Chambre Syndicale de La Couture Parisienne.
In 1964, Katsura opened her first bridal salon, as well as presented the first bridal collection show ever held in Japan. Not too long after opening the salon, Yumi Katsura published "The Bridal Book," the first Japanese book specializing in bridal fashion. In 1981, Katsura expanded her business into the U.S., France, and England where she participated in the Japan Fashion Fair. Some of the most exclusive stores in the States, such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel and Neiman Marcus, purchased her dresses.
San Diego's great big beautiful wedding planning show for all engaged couples is back at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay on Sunday, February 14 of next year and we can't wait!
Brides, grooms, maids, groomsmen, moms, dads...everyone loves the Wedding Party!
The Wedding Party has the most stylis, on trend wedding fashion shows in the country.
With fabulous food and fashion you'll love this show famous for its open and stylish format.
Gorgeous displays from top wedding resources are like a living Pinterest board!
Don't miss the chicest wedding planning fair in town! Get your tickets to the April 28, 2019 the 50th San Diego Wedding Party EXPO will be at the Coasterra Event Space + Float + Restaurant! Don't miss it!
enjoy our latest issue of NUPTIALS e book with weddings, editorial fashion shoots, and the latest wedding ideas!
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Restaurants, bars banned from selling alcohol on Wednesday
Stay-at-home advisory issued
Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine issued a number of new advisories and orders related to COVID-19 with some revolving around the holiday, including an early end to alcohol availability Wednesday.
In a news conference Monday, Levine announced that on Wednesday only, bars, restaurants and other businesses who sell alcohol on-site, must stop those sales by 5 p.m. for the rest of the day. The measure was one of multiple relating to a stay-at-home advisory, similar to that issued by the Allegheny County Health Department last week.
"This stay-at-home advisory is not a shutdown order," Levine said. "You're much safer at home."
Levine reiterated on Thanksgiving, people should spend the holiday only with immediate family, or those with whom you share a household. She said any visits with friends, extended family and neighbors puts people at risk.
"It puts your entire household at risk," she said.
In the past year, similar orders have been put in place, but they were loosely enforced. Levine said citations, fines and disciplinary actions for repeated offenders are on the way.
"Orders announced today will be enforced," she said.
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will set new standards at the fair.
On the occasion of this year's CISMA, the most important international trade fair for industrial sewing machines in Asia, DÜRKOPP ADLER AG will present itself with an even larger and stronger product portfolio than at the last CISMA. The requirements of the Asian region for further automation in the clothing industry as well as for process safety in the emerging automotive segment will be in the focus of the impressive presentation. Furthermore, cloud technologies for the networking of machines via Internet will be shown for the first time.
A special highlight will be the presentation of the 867-M Premium. Dürkopp Adler will show the most innovative interpretation of the successful M-TYPE flagship for the first time in Asia. Here the focus is on optimizing the work process and the visualisation of the process progress. Of course, the M-TYPE PREMIUM is involved in the topic "networking". Thus, Dürkopp Adler is a pioneer on the sector Industry 4.0.
Also the new H-TYPE series will come up with a globally unique development. DÜRKOPP ADLER will present at the CISMA a completely new dimension of the long-arm machine. The clearance of 1,000 mm allows easy handling of voluminous materials with a so far unprecedented ease of use for the operator. With regard to the flat bed machine class 967-100382-100 the term "clearance" gains a new significance.
The 911-211 with the M-TYPE sewing head H867 consolidates the outstanding position of Dürkopp Adler on the sector of automation. With a bobbin of 40 mm this CNC sewing unit is predestined for thick threads and heavy-duty applications. Performance parameters and stitch quality are excellent. High flexibility is guaranteed by on-board programming or via DACAD version 3.2.1 (for Windows in 32 bit version).
Since 1935 the automatic buttonholers of DÜRKOPP ADLER have been sewing first-class buttonholes. With and without eyelet, with and without tack, in heavy- and light-weight material, in leather and knitwear. More than 80 years of experience have gone into the automatic buttonholers of the latest series 581. Equipped with the new control technology DAC Comfort, the fastest and safest automatic eyelet buttonholer of the world will be exhibited at the CISMA. Here new standards are set with regard to productivity and quality.
With the latest developments class 610-10 and 630-10 as well as class 670 and 680 Dürkopp Adler presents an all-in-one solution for the production of men's jacket sleeves which no other manufacturer has to offer. These machines dispose of a new step motor technology and touchscreen operation - unique innovations forming the basis for efficient working.
Beisler extends its product portfolio by the classes 1260, 1270 and 1221 for the trousers production. By means of an improved ergonomic workplace design an enormous increase in productivity is achieved. Trousers technology "made by Beisler"consistently exploits the optimization potential of any production.


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Paul Loridant, né le  à Ille-sur-Têt (Pyrénées-Orientales) et mort le  à Villejuif, est un homme politique français. Membre du Mouvement républicain et citoyen, il a été sénateur de l'Essonne, conseiller général du canton des Ulis et maire des Ulis.

Biographie

Origines et vie familiale

Paul Loridant est né le  à Ille-sur-Têt.

Études et formations

En 1971, il obtint une licence de sciences économiques à l'université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, en 1972, il est diplômé de l'institut d'études politiques de Paris puis obtint en 1974 un diplôme d'études supérieures en sciences économiques toujours à Paris 1.

Carrière professionnelle

Directeur adjoint à la Banque de France, en détachement de 1986 à 2004 pour se consacrer au travail législatif. Après 2004, il fut chargé de mission auprès du directeur du patrimoine immobilier. Depuis , nommé directeur de service, il a été conseiller pour les relations territoriales au cabinet du gouverneur. Il a été également secrétaire général de l'observatoire de la micro-finance à partir de . Depuis le , après avoir quitté la Banque de France, il est médiateur auprès de la Fédération bancaire française.

Carrière politique

Paul Loridant a été maire des Ulis de 1977 à 2008, conseiller général du canton des Ulis de 1985 à 1988 et sénateur de l'Essonne de 1986  à 2004. Il a en outre été secrétaire général du Mouvement des citoyens de 1998 à 2002.

Synthèse des fonctions politiques

Mandats nationaux

Sénateur de l'Essonne

Élu sénateur de l'Essonne lors du renouvellement de 1986, il en est alors l'un des plus jeunes élus. Il est réélu en 1995 sur une liste soutenue par le Parti communiste.

Au Sénat, il était membre de la commission des affaires culturelles jusqu'en  et membre de la commission des finances. Il a été rapporteur du budget des routes et de la prévention routière puis du tourisme. De 1998 à 2004, il a été rapporteur des comptes spéciaux du trésor. Il est le président-fondateur du groupe d'amitié France-Irlande au Sénat. Intéressé par les questions de défense, il a été auditeur de la  de l'institut des hautes études de défense nationale et de la  du centre des hautes études de l'Armement, auditeur de la  de l'institut des hautes études de la sécurité intérieure.

N'ayant pas été réélu en , il est depuis lors sénateur honoraire et membre honoraire du Parlement.

Fonctions partisanes

Adhérent au Parti socialiste en 1971, il devint premier secrétaire fédéral du Parti socialiste de l'Essonne de 1979 à 1981, militant dans le courant « Socialisme et République ». En 1993, il rejoint le Mouvement des citoyens fondé par Jean-Pierre Chevènement, dont il devient président dans l'Essonne jusqu'au , puis secrétaire général du Mouvement des citoyens jusqu'en 2003. En , il adhère au Mouvement républicain et citoyen.

Ayant soutenu la candidature de Ségolène Royal à l'élection présidentielle de 2007, il se présenta aux élections législatives suivantes, mais son score ne lui permet pas de se maintenir au second tour.

Mandats locaux

Conseiller général du canton des Ulis

Conseiller général du canton des Ulis de 1985 à 1988 et président du groupe socialiste au conseil général de l'Essonne, il n'a pas sollicité le renouvellement de son mandat de conseiller général en 1988 pour se conformer à la loi limitant le cumul des mandats.

Maire des Ulis

Élu maire des Ulis en 1977, à la création de la commune, il est réélu en 1983, en 1989, en 1995 et en 2001. De  à mars 2014, il est conseiller municipal minoritaire des Ulis. À l'issue des élections municipales de 2014, la liste conduite par Françoise Marhuenda est élue et il devient troisième adjoint au maire, chargé des finances et des affaires sociales.

Autres mandats

Il a été vice-président du syndicat intercommunal pour l'aménagement hydraulique de la vallée de l'Yvette, membre du conseil de surveillance de l'agence centrale des organismes de sécurité sociale, membre de l'observatoire de la sécurité des cartes de paiement, membre du conseil d'administration de l'Université Paris-Sud 11, membre du conseil d'administration du centre hospitalier d'Orsay, membre du bureau de l'union des maires de l'Essonne, président-fondateur de la chaîne de télévision locale Téléssonne et membre du syndicat intercommunal de vidéo communication.

Décorations et récompenses

Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur.
Chevalier du Mérite agricole.
Chevalier dans l'ordre des Palmes académiques.
 Médaille d'honneur régionale, départementale et communale (échelon Or), 2012.
Commandeur dans l'ordre national du Lion du Sénégal.

Œuvres

Paul Loridant a publié plusieurs ouvrages en rapport avec ses activités, dont :
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Intégrité publique et condamnations

Paul Loridant n'a fait l'objet d'aucune condamnation pénale ni en France, ni à l'étranger. Toutefois, il a été condamné au civil à verser 1 franc de dommages-intérêts pour diffamation à l'encontre du Front national à la suite des élections municipales de 1995.

Le , le conseil constitutionnel dans sa décision 97-2358 s'est prononcé contre la sanction d'inégibilité à l'encontre de Paul Loridant, poursuivi pour l'utilisation, au cours de la campagne des élections législatives de 1997, d'un véhicule de fonction mis à la disposition par la mairie des Ulis.

Pour approfondir

Articles connexes

Politique de l'Essonne

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Naissance en avril 1948
Naissance à Ille-sur-Têt
Maire de l'Essonne
Sénateur de l'Essonne
Conseiller général de l'Essonne
Candidat aux élections législatives françaises de 2007
Candidat aux élections législatives françaises de 2012
Maire membre du Parti socialiste (France)
Sénateur membre du Parti socialiste (France)
Personnalité du Mouvement des citoyens
Personnalité du Mouvement républicain et citoyen
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
Chevalier des Palmes académiques
Chevalier du Mérite agricole
Banquier lié aux Pyrénées-Orientales
Personnalité politique liée aux Pyrénées-Orientales
Décès à 72 ans
Décès à Villejuif
Décès en décembre 2020

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HomeLocalHead of EU Delegation Applauds Sierra Leone on Positive Democratic Values
Head of EU Delegation Applauds Sierra Leone on Positive Democratic Values
The new Head of the European Union to Sierra Leone, Ambassador Tom Vens (who replaced Peter Vesteeg) has on Wednesday 11th October, called on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. S.B.B. Dumbuya, where he applauded the tremendous strides and positive democratic values displayed by the government of Sierra Leone. (Photo: The EU Delegates in the Speaker's Suite )
Introduced by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Chernor R.M. Bah, Ambassador Vens praised the legislature for enhancing good governance and democracy and promised to work with Parliament in strengthening the Legislative process. He called for accountability through parliamentary oversight and acknowledged that Sierra Leone "has a good track record in democratization".
Welcoming the EU Delegate earlier, the Deputy Speaker highlighted challenges in the electoral process, noting the need for a credible voter register as no one should be disenfranchised.
Highlighting the role of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Speaker recalled the healthy relationship that has existed between the ruling government and the opposition. On the issue of accountability, he maintained that it is high on the agenda of the President and of Parliament. He urged for total collaboration between Parliament and the EU.
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